USDA2019-11-22Public Health AlertPATHOGEN

Romaine lettuce from Salinas, California recalled for E. coli O157:H7 contamination

Avoid romaine lettuce from Salinas, California

Romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas, California growing region may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a harmful bacterium linked to illnesses. This affects whole heads, hearts, precut lettuce, salad mixes, wraps, sandwiches, and other products containing romaine from that region.

  • Do not eat any romaine lettuce labeled as grown in Salinas, California
  • Throw away or return unlabeled romaine lettuce if you cannot confirm it was grown indoors (hydroponically or in a greenhouse)
  • Check product labels for harvest location before consuming wraps, salads, salad kits, and sandwiches containing romaine
  • Contact a doctor if you develop bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal cramps, or signs of dehydration within 28 days
Hazard

Product Contamination

Sold states
California
Manufactured in
Missa Bay LLC
Consumer contact
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Official notice

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-products-produced-romaine-salinas-california-growing

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